1. Because she was scared Katie was silent.
2. He was sitting in the garden and he was drinking his tea
3. After Jane had made dinner, she called the children.
4. The boy who is standing by the car is my brother.
5. Simon cut his hand while he was snooping some wood.
6. Donna had a shower before she left home.
7. Because we were late, we took a taxi.
8. Cary opened the window and breathed the fresh air.
9. She was lying on her bed and she was reading a book.
10. The jewels which were taken by the thieves were very valuable.
11. Amy picked up her pen and started to write the letter.
12. The man who is walking towards us is a relative of mine.
13. After the teacher had explained the exercise he asked the students to do it.
14. Because she had forgotten to take the purse she had to borrow some money from a colleague.
8. Use the Infinitive or the First Participle of the verbs in brackets to form a Complex Object:
1. A moment later they heard her bedroom door (to shut) with a bang. 2. I've never heard your canary (to sing). Is there anything the matter with the bird? 3. Would you like me (to make) you lunch, or have you had some? 4. I want you (to explain) the disappointment we had this morning. 5. She watched him (to pass) the gate and (to walk) down the street. 6. Through the chink in the shutters she watched Emma (to pick) cherries in the orchard. 7. The captain said something which made them (to laugh), he did not hear what it was. 8.,,They had their own pattern of life and expected me (to fit) in. 9. You can see him (to work) in his little garden every day. 10. She had never heard philosophy (to pass) those lips before. 11.1 saw him (to put) his suitcase right here. 12. During that moment Miss Pembroke told a lie, and made Rickie (to believe) it was the truth. 13. Together they watched the old oak (to drop) its leaves. 14. He found them (to sit) together and (to talk) peacefully. They did not notice him (to approach). 15. He felt the water (to reach) his knees. 16. She felt her voice (to tremble) and tried to control herself. 17. We saw him (to open) the envelope and (to read) something hastily. 18. I saw him (to unfold) the telegram slowly and hesitatingly as though he expected it (to contain) some bad news. 19. He heard the young people (to sing) and (to shout) from the opposite bank. 20. She watched him (to work) for a long time.
9. Point out the "Nominative Absolute" construction and translate the sentences into Ukrainian:
1. She had sunk into a chair and was sitting there, her small fingers curling and uncurling themselves nervously. 2. The door being opened, and Bunter having produced an electric torch, the party stepped into a wide stone passage. 3. Mrs. Saddle made the round of the room, candle in hand, to point out all its beauties. 4. "You don't respect me," said Dora, her voice trembling. 5. Together they ran back down the road, Moor still gripping her arm in a tight grip. 6. Men, their caps pulled down, their collars turned up, passed by. 7. Before he moved himself Bertrand said, his eyes on Dixon: "That's quite clear, is it?" 8. Constantia lay like a statue, her hands by her sides, the sheet up to her chin. She stared at the ceiling. 9. The strain of his indecision over, he felt like a man recovering from an illness. 10. Four seconds later Dixon was on the way out of the hotel into the sunlight, his shilling in his pocket. 11. Another time when we were going through Ferre Bay on our way back from a long excursion, it being a hot clay and all of us thirsty, she suggested that we should go into the Dolphin and have a glass of beer. 12. Dinner over, Carrie went into the bathroom where they could not disturb her, and wrote a little note. 13. The patient's leg having been amputated, there was no doubt of his recovering soon. 14. The voices had receded and James was left alone; his ears standing up like a hare's; and fear creeping about his inwards.
10. Replace the attributive and adverbial clauses in the following sentences by participle phrases:
1. We were tired and thirsty, for we had been on the road since eight o'clock in the morning, and it was a hot day. 2. One day towards evening when both the old people were sitting in front of their cottage, they caught sight of a young girl with a bundle in her hand. 3. The lady was waiting for her sister who was arriving by the 7:30 train. 4.1 hailed the first taxi that passed by and reached the station at ten minutes to three. 5. One morning, as Johnny was looking out of the window, he saw in his neighbor’s orchard a great number of fine red" apples which had fallen from the trees. 6. Villain!" cried he, as he ran down to him. 7. "Oh, sir," said the poor boy who was trembling with fear, "it isn't my fault." 8. "May I come in?" she said as she pushed the door a little wider open. 9. "I'm late," she remarked, as she sat down and drew off her gloves. 10. Here and there were signs that the flower-beds had been trampled upon by excited villagers who tried to reach the windows. 11. As he did not know the way to the station very well he often stopped to ask people who were passing by. 12. He looked like an African savage who was being shown a simple conjuring trick. 13. The old woman told me with Pride that the healthy-looking child that was playing beside us was her grandson. 14. She returned presently and brought a tray with a jug of milk. 15. The path which was leading through the Price soon got lost in the high grass.
THE GERUND
1. Complete the following using the Gerund:
1. We couldn't even dream of ___. 2. Everybody wished he stopped ___. 3. He is sure to boast of __. 4. You can't act without __. 5. Are English people fond of __? 6. I hardly remember __. 7. We don't often have the chance of __. 8. My children are not used to ___. 9. Is there any use in ___? 10. He didn't care for __. 11. We all look forward to __. 12. Everybody disliked the idea of __. 13. He has given up________. 14. What kept you from ___? 15. Is it worth while ___? 16. The boy kept on ___. 17. What prevented her from ___? 18. The audience enjoyed __. 19. What do you mean by ____?
2. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund of the verbs in brackets:
1. (to speak) without (to think) is (to shoot) without aim. 2. Do you know what is peculiar about the English rule of (to drive)? 3. I'm glad to say that the lady didn't keep us (to wait). 4. I remember (to take) to Paris when I was a very small child. 5. I strongly suspect Gerald of (to know) all about it beforehand, though he swears he didn't. 6. Excuse me for not (to write) more at the moment. 7. She never lost the power of (to form) quick decisions. 8. He had an air of (to be) master of his fate, which was his chief attraction. 9. She denied (to see) me at the concert though I'm sure I saw her in the stalls. 10. I want to thank her for (to look) after the children while I was out. 11. He passed to the front door and out without (to see) us. 12.1 enjoy (to read) poetry. 13. I don't mind (to stay) here for a little while. 14. Are you going to keep me (to wait) all day? 15. They reproached us for (not to come) to the party; they were waiting for us the whole evening. 16. He suspected her of (to give) the police information about him while the workers were-on strike. 17. I sat on the doorstep thinking over my chances of (to escape) from home. 18. There is very little hope of the work (to do) in time. 19. The coat showed evident signs of (to wear) on the preceding night. 20. (to avoid) the use of the perfect gerund is quite common if there is no fear of (to misunderstand).
3. Open the brackets using the correct form of the Gerund:
1. After the accident, the injured man recovered consciousness in hospital. He remembered (cross) the road, but he didn't remember (knock down). 2. I am still thirsty in spite of (drink) four cups of tea. 3. This carpet always looks dirty, in spite of (sweep) every day. 4. He didn't return the book he had borrowed after (promise) to do so. 5. He got into the house by (climb) through a window, without (see) by anyone. 6. I think he was foolish to buy a car before (learn) how to drive it. 7. Peter is a much better chess-player than I am, and he was very surprised when I beat him yesterday for the first time. He isn't used to (beat). 8. He went to bed at 9 p.m. in spite of (sleep) all the afternoon. 9. He complained of (give) a very small room at the back of the hotel. 10. The little girl isn't afraid of dogs in spite of (bite) twice. 11. The little girl didn't go near the dog; she was afraid of (bite). 12. The baby went to sleep a few minutes after (feed). 13. The little girl never gets tired of (ask) her mother questions, but her mother often gets tired of (ask) so many questions. 14. They lived in a small town for ten years and then moved without (make) friends with any of their neighbours. 15. The little boy was punished for (tell) a lie by (send) to bed without his supper. 16. Mary was chosen a year ago to act in the school play. She was very pleased at (choose). 17. Jack doesn't like boxing. I don't know if he is afraid of (hurt) his opponent or of (hurt) himself. 18. He was taken to hospital unconscious after the accident. He died in hospital without (recover) consciousness. 19. I always treat people politely and I insist on (treat) politely. 20. Tile boy was very hungry at eleven o'clock in spite o1 (eat) a big breakfast two hours earlier. 21. She didn't get out o bed until ten o'clock in spite of (wake up) at seven.
4. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund and insert prepositions where necessary:
1. Newton, the famous scientist, was sometimes engaged (to work out) difficult problems. 2. "There's no question (to forgive you) he said quickly. 3. Of course, I should insist (to pay) for all work. 4. I wonder if there's any use (to try) to improve him. 5. We began to speak only when we were out (to hear) of the old man 6. I insist (to go) there at once. 7. We all suspected him (to learn) it before and (to try) to conceal it from us. 8. They were a busy (to unpack) the books and (to put) them on the shelve. 9. (to hear) the news she ran over to the telephone to inform Gerald at once. 10. But (to make) this request Mr. Denair avoided (to look) in his face. 11.I spent the rest of the time in the hall of the Station Hotel (to write) letters. 12. You can help| me (to give) a piece of good advice, you're old enough to know it better. 13. (to discuss) the plan ourselves we decided to consult Mike's eldest brother who in our eyes was an expert. 14. He hesitated a little (to open) the door. He had a feeling that there was somebody waiting for him inside. 15. (to hear) the sound of the door opened downstairs he tiptoed into the corridor and bent over the banisters. 16. (to see) three little children dancing in the street to their own music he came up nearer to see them better. 17. Excuse me (to come) late.
5. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund. Insert prepositions where necessary:
1. Now I can boast (to see) Rome and London, Paris and Athens. 2. How did you like the English rule (to drive) on the left side of the road instead of the right? 3. I hate (to be) ill and (to stay) in bed. 4. We all kissed Mother (to go) to bed. 5. I'm not used (to receive) Christmas presents. 6. At every school she went to she learned drawing, besides (to teach) by her father at home. 7. My wife and I look forward (to see) you and Rosa. 8. The children had to help (to sweep) and (to clean) the rooms and (to wash up) after meals. 9. The doctor left three different medicines with instructions (to give) them. 10. You can improve your pronunciation (to read) aloud. 11.1 went out for a while (to give) the boy the prescribed capsules. 12. You can't act (to feel). 13. I dislike the idea (to spend) a holiday with hundreds of other people. 14. (to ask) about it he said he knew nothing. 15. The silence was broken by the sound of a door (to lock) 16. She walked a little (to leave) her office. 17. I remember (to go) to the British Museum one day.
6. Put the verbs in brackets into the Gerund:
A. 1. My watch keeps (stop). — That's because you keep (forget) to wind it. 2. Would you mind (lend) me ten pence? I want to make a phone call. 3.1 suggest (telephone) the hospitals before asking the police to look for him. 4. Why do you keep (look) back? 5. He kept (ring) up and (ask) for an explanation and she didn't know what to do about him. 6. Try to avoid (be) 'ate. He hates to be kept (wait). 7. The taxi-driver tried to stop in time, but he couldn't avoid (hit) the old woman.
7. Open the brackets using the Gerund:
1. The windows are very dirty; they need (clean). 2. It's very hot so you don't need (bring) a coat. 3. The house is old, and it] badly wants (paint). 4. The famous man didn't need (introduce) himself. 5. The floor is covered with dust; it needs (sweep).6. The grass in the garden is very dry; it wants (water) badly. 7. The planners didn't realize they would need (build) so many houses. 8. This shirt is quite clean; it doesn't want (wash) yet. 9. Her shoes have a hole in them; they want (mend). 10. The room was in a terrible mess; it needed (tidy up). 11. The baby's crying; I think he needs (feed). 12. I know my hair wants (cat) but I never have time to go to the hairdresser's. 13. John needed (cheer up) when he heard that he'd failed his exams. 14. You should tidy the garden. — Yes, it needs (tidy). The roses want (water), the peaches want (pick), the grass wants (cut).
8. Translate into English using the correct form of the gerund:
1. Я заперечую проти того, щоб узяти його на роботу.
2. Спробуйте звільнити цього бухгалтера. Справи підуть краще.
3. Мені дуже жаль, що я запізнився.
4. Ми зовсім не мали наміру відкривати нову філію.
5. Ви пам’ятаєте, що обіцяли замовити мені білет заздалегідь.
6. Ви не будете заперечувати, якщо мій заступник підпише цей документ?
7. Немає сенсу давати йому порадити. Він все одно не буде їх до уваги.
REVISION EXERCISES ON THE VERBALS
1. Complete the following using either the Infinitive or the Gerund:
1. Why do you avoid __? 2. I don't like the idea ___. 3. He likes __. 4. Have you finished __? 5. Would you mind ___? 6. They have no intention ___. 7. They had much difficulty __. 8. I am sorry __. 9. She enjoys ___. 10. We can't afford __. 11. The doctor insisted ___. 12. He went to the cinema instead of _______13. At last they succeeded_______.14. He was tactful enough _____. 15. It won't do you any harm_____. 16. They have begun_______.17. Thank you______. 18. Just fancy______. 19. There is no possibility ___. 20.She was prevented______. 21. I am delighted ___. 22. Don't pretend________.
2. Use the Gerund or the Infinitive of the verbs in brackets. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:
1. He was so young, so gay, he laughed so merrily at other people's jokes that no one could help (like) him. 2. Yalta is a nice town (live) __. 3. He was on the point __ (quarrel) with her. 4.1 want you (help) me (pack) this suitcase. 5.1 should love (go) to the party with you; I hate (go) out alone. 6. Don't forget (put) the book in the right place. 7.1 forgot (put) the book on the top shelf and spent half an hour or so __ (look) for it. 8. She told me how (make) clothes (last) longer. 9. Mother says she often has occasion (complain) ___ (he, come) late. 10. ___ (do) the exercise you should carefully study the examples. 11. You must encourage him (start) (take) more exercise. 12. Bob was greatly ashamed __ (beat) in class by a smaller boy. 13.1 looked around me, but there was no chair (sit) __. 14. We heard __ (he, come) back today. 15. She could not bear the thought __ (he, die) alone. 16. Are you going (keep) me (wait) all day? 17. He pushed the door with his toe __ (put) his suitcases down. 18.1 should have gone (fetch) the doctor in stead __ (remain) where I was. 19. Oh, Robert, dearest, it's not a thing (joke) about. I've so loved (be) with you. I'll miss you more than any one. 20. His first impulse was (turn) back, but he suppressed it and walked in boldly. 21. "I'm sorry, Margaret," he said, "I'm too old (start) (play) hide and seek with school girls."
3. Use Gerunds or Infinitives in place of the verbs in brackets:
A.) 1. We read this book in class last year. Do you remember (read) it? 2. He was very forgetful. He never remembered (lock) the garage door when he put the car away. 3. Don't ask me to pay the bill again. I clearly remember (pay) it a month ago. 4. Did you remember (book) seats for the theatre tomorrow? — Yes, I have the tickets here. 5. Do you remember (post) the letter? — Yes, I remember quite clearly; I posted it in the letterbox near my gate. 6. Did you remember (lock) the door? — No, I didn't. I'll go back and do it now. 7. She remembers part of her childhood quite clearly. She remembers (go) to school for the first time and (be) frightened and (put) her finger in her mouth. 8. Did you remember (give) him the key of the safe? — No, I didn't. I'll go and do it now.
B.) 1. He forgot (bring) his exercise-book; he left it at home. 2. Where is my dictionary? Have you forgotten (borrow) it a fortnight ago? 3. She often told her little boy, "You must never forget (say) please and thank you." 4. Why are you late again? Have you forgotten (promise) me that you would never be late again?
C.) 1. Do stop (talk); I am trying to finish a letter. 2. I didn't know how to get to your house so I stopped (ask) the way. 3. We stopped once (buy) petrol and then we stopped again (ask) someone the way.
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